nut-free spinach pesto

nut-free spinach pesto
  • 8 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest


  1. Place spinach leaves and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Blend in more olive oil as needed to create a spreadable paste. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer pesto a bowl and stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest.

06/03/2019
nut-free spinach pesto, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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